PHILADELPHIA – Jefferson Athletics held its annual Sports Recognition Night on Monday at the Gallagher Center. The Rams celebrated the 2023-24 season, in which they claimed three CACC titles, made three NCAA Tournament appearances, garnered two Academic All-Americans, and had 13 CACC major award winners, including five CACC Players of the Year, to date.
 
The department handed out special awards and recognized its team MVPs. A full list of award recipients is below.
 
TEAM MVPS
Baseball – Josh Lopez, Chris McLean
Women's Basketball – Sam Yencha
Men's Basketball – Erik Timko
Cheerleading – Halle Williams
Men's Cross Country – Mason Moore
Women's Cross Country – Ana Eshraghi 
Women's Golf - Ammala Moua
Men's Golf – Noah Petracci
Women's Lacrosse – Gabby Modzelewski
Women's Rowing – Cecily Fritz
Women's Soccer – Carly Yeager
Men's Soccer – Matteo Crescente
Softball – Gianna DeLorenzo
Women's Tennis – Nicole Hrbkova
Men's Tennis – Hannibal Borg
Men's Track & Field – Blake Corbett
Women's Track & Field – Annalee Capuano
Women's Volleyball – Morgan Ritchie
 
SPECIAL AWARDS
Commitment to Wellness Award – Elisa Hardeski
- Recognizes students working to improve their overall health and well-being by striving to cultivate a healthy campus community by being a role model and directly creating connections that enhance our quest for a balanced, healthy life
 
Dr. Donald Flynn SAAC Award – Women's Rowing
- Awarded to the varsity athletic program that demonstrated the highest percentage of participation in Student-Athlete Advisory Committee sponsored events
 
Dan Levy '75 Achievement Awards – Ethan Slover, Trinity Blaho
- To a male and female student-athlete who has made significant contributions—including dedication to the sport, ability, effort, citizenship, character, and sportsmanship—to the University's Athletic Program
 
Thomas R. Shirley Jr. Director of Athletics Award – Chris McLean, Jess Molen
- To a male and female student-athlete who has demonstrated exceptional team leadership, support and guidance
 
President's Award – Erik Timko, Ana Eshraghi
- To a male and female student-athlete who have demonstrated excellence in athletic and academic achievement
 
Bucky Harris Coach of the Year – Tom Shirley, Women's Basketball
 
Years of Service Honoree – Tom Shirley
- Retiring after 32 years as Jefferson Athletic Director